Re: [Atari800-users] Removal of win32 (directx backend, not to be confused with SDL one)

[Petr S. <pst...@so...>]

On Po, 2024-04-22 at 09:39 +0200, zy...@po... wrote:
> That is not easy. The way I see it, the following would be needed.
> - Cut off targets that are no longer viable.

not really needed (unless they block the future development)

> - Keep the pace with the developments in SDL. Consider supporting
> targets such as sdl12, sdl12-compat, and SDL2.

this is being worked on and might be part of the nearest release.

> - Rethink how controls work in the emulator. Perhaps introduce a
> layer of virtual emulator controls, where one or more physical
> controls could be mapped to the virtual controls. This would allow
> mappings such as map JS button 4 and F1 both to the ENTER_MENU
> emulator virtual control, etc.

I believe we've got this improved recently as well. I (finally)
understand why it is important so if it's not there yet I'd support it
myself.

> - Rethink the structure of the main menu to be more friendly for
> gamers.

Yes, the menu should be improved somehow. Currently there's a mix of
actions (like "screenshot" and settings ("define joystick") that should
be separated probably at the top-most level. Also the menu nesting does
not make sense (to me, anyway) in some cases (saving of changes in a
sub-menu??). I am all for making it simpler and more clear, if
possible.

Petr